Experienced healthcare professional prepared for responsibilities in clinical setting, specializing in patient care and dialysis treatment procedures. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving outcomes, consistently adaptable to evolving needs. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and administration of dialysis, with compassionate and reliable approach valued by employers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2024 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
Registered Nurse/Nurse Extern
SSM Health-Lake Saint Louis
03.2023 - 10.2024
Contribute to overall quality and safe care for patients by answering patients' calls for help, taking their vital signs, and monitoring their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration as measured by patient satisfaction, quality audits, direct observation
Contribute to quality care and safety by assisting and performing procedures such as performing dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids
Contribute to exceptional patient satisfaction by establishing a compassionate environment, timely responses to patients' needs, open communication and providing emotional and psychological support
Contribute to achievement of exceptional health care by functioning as a member of the team as measured by active participation in department initiatives, unit meetings, committees and special projects
Prepare patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated
Stock and maintain supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment
Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously
Orient new patients and significant others to the nursing unit
Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Optical Technician
Midwest Eye Associates
01.2021 - 04.2023
Exceptional breadth of medical record management experience
Superior familiarity with medical terminologies
Strong knowledge of a range of health insurance plans and standards
Excellent skills in maintaining patient files and appointment schedules
Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
High ability to respond to patient inquiries and resolve patient issues
Sound abilities with MS Office applications including Access and Word
Monitored and updated all patient scheduling in coordination with physicians
Met and greeted all patients professionally and courteously
Responded to and resolved all patient service requests
Coordinated appointment schedules with all relevant facility departments
Monitored all medical callbacks as needed
Scanned and stored all patient insurance documents and medical history records with accuracy and confidentiality
Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size, and temple length to select comfortable frames.
Parole Officer
Arkansas Community Correction
05.2019 - 07.2020
Review policies, procedures, regulations, and conditions of parole and establish the frequency of office visits
Observe and participate with the counseling of parolees during office visits and refer them to various agencies for assistance such as substance abuse counseling and treatment, employment, education, and human services
Maintain chronological history of contacts with parolees and/or actions taken related to parole records and prepare reports
Assist in the administering of board or court-ordered and random drug tests on parolees and observe or assist in writing parole violation warrants or parole violation reports when test results are positive
Assist in parole violation investigations by providing support in researching criminal activity and technical violations and assists in the writing of the summary of the investigation
Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness on behalf of assigned caseloads, providing valuable information for judicial decisions.
Criminal Investigator
Claiborne Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2016 - 05.2019
Burglary/Theft/Criminal Damage to Property investigations
Homicide/Death investigations
Assault/Battery investigations
Sex Crime investigations
Financial Crimes investigations
Narcotics investigations
Tasked with investigating and maintain the above crime scene
Collected and secured evidence
Intelligence gathering
Sex Offender Registration
Obtaining and using search and arrest warrants
Obtaining and verifying evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses, or by analyzing records
Performing undercover assignments and surveillance, including monitoring authorized wiretaps
Preparing reports that detail investigation findings
Collaborating with other authorities on activities such as surveillance, transcription and research